Novel Device to Assess Endotracheal Tube Migration

Novel Device (AirWave™) to Assess Endotracheal Tube Migration.

To evaluate the ability of the SonarMed AirWave to provide clinicians with information that enables them to confirm continuous proper placement of the endotracheal tube. This initial study is prospective, observational, looking at CXR results, and comparing those to AirWave system output data.

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects will be eligible for inclusion in the study if they meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Oral or nasal endotracheal intubation, anticipated to last at least 48 hours
• Adults that require ETT internal diameter sizes of 6.5 - 9.0 mm
• Subject must be at least 18 years old (no upper age limitation)
• English speaking patients/decision makers.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects ventilated through a tracheostomy
• Subjects under 18 years of age